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How to get fromJersey City to West Hempsteadby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to West Hempstead by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train
    1h 40m
    $10–20

  2. Drive 24.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to West Hempsteadcar car 24.9 mi
    43 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Avbus bus Qm5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    3h 43m
    $13–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 24.9 mi
    43 min
    $220–270

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    2h 8m
    $9

Jersey City to West Hempstead by train and foot

Calendar246Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Journal Square to West Hempstead via 33rd Street, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 43m.

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